The Prophet is back!!

[@danbocook]

RIP Dave. You're a Legend!

[@matthewmoore2839]

What a coincidence! I heard Geert Van Schlänger just received his Prophet as well!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Think he bought his in the late 70s.

[@gryd3461]

@Rashad Harris i think he already did

[@sP33DyEdOld]

@@AlexBallMusic what country do you live Alex? I still not received mine in Belgium.

[@AlexBallMusic]

@@sP33DyEdOld I live in space.

[@secretelitemusic]

@@AlexBallMusic: in the 25th dimension, no-one can hear you noodle.

[@lars1588]

I got to play one of these at Sweetwater's brick-and-mortar store and I was floored. It was so easy to make a great sound. The build quality is also top-notch.

[@midnightsocean2689]

God what a joyful synth. I think Dave’s original designs are my favorite in the world of analog synths, second only to Studio Electronics, who take place #1 in my book. Omg max voices/max detune CRANK UP THE RAVE!!! That’s awesome. The Prophet 10 is a kingly synth indeed. Lol life needs a vintage knob. Brilliant little tune to finish the video. Love it.

[@AndersEngerJensen]

SNAZZY! Clearly a beast in the right hands as always! Hope the kid you had to sell prior to buying this will forgive you in time. 😂😂😂😘

[@AlexBallMusic]

Some gear has had to go, but I did get the kids priced up. ;)

[@SpacehotelMusic]

Love my Prophet 10 Rev 4! Best synth I've ever owned.

[@HH-Thorsten]

What a wonderful instrument. The sound is always beautiful and the design is absolutely timeless.

[@AlexBallMusic]

I can't disagree. :)

[@DaveMcGarry]

The Prophet is everything a synthesiser should be... Looks and sounds beautiful. Stone cold classic.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Chonky knobs, nice big interface. Makes a big difference to the experience.

[@AlecArmbruster]

@@AlexBallMusic Do the pots on this Prophet feel as good as they look to turn and touch?

[@tranceemerson8325]

Thanks to Yamaha for finally doing the right thing and giving him Sequential back!

[@DerekPower]

Interestingly enough, it was Roland founder/CEO Ikutaro Kakehashi (RIP) who *publicly* advocated that Yamaha return the name to Dave Smith.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yes, that was great. I think Tom Oberheim got Oberheim back too. Think Gibson had that.

[@tianxing7795]

@@AlexBallMusic Can’t wait for a new SEM from Tom

[@peripheralvisions]

@@AlexBallMusic I *think* Behringer owns the Oberheim name at the moment 😔 It’s listed at the bottom of their website. Not sure what to make of that.

[@st0rmchild]

@@peripheralvisions Nope. I looked into it recently. Behringer tried to trademark Oberheim and got rejected. Tom Oberheim is the rightful owner of the "Oberheim" name. Behringer managed to snag the old logo though.

[@petegilbert358]

Love that Planetoids t-shirt. Oh, and the synth playing too. Immensively interesting and creative as always

[@SecessionStudios]

Awesome demo!! Been running mine through the Eventide h8000 with the RMS DMX Chorus on one channel and the Black Hole on the other. Probably going to keep it patched like that for the next 10 years lol SO BEAUTIFUL ❤🤘

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

How much is that Eventide processor?

[@javiceres]

@@ghfjfghjasdfasdf It’s discontinued, now there’s the H9000. The 8000 is probably around 4.500 / 5.000 used

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

Copy that, thanks.

[@ClemensWennersMusic]

GREAT video, Alex! And what a lovely machine..

[@oscar_charlie]

This is a great demo! Decent amount of talking (not too much, and well balanced, volume-wise, with the musical bits), great sound and music examples. Probably the best I've seen.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks, that's always a difficult balance to get right so I appreciate you saying.

[@st0rmchild]

Such a thing of beauty. I make that same face when I look at the Prophet-10 on my wish list. Alas, it will probably stay there, so I'll just enjoy yours vicariously. Love the jams, as always!

[@T.H.W.O.T.H]

Probably the only 'Tuber who I give a thumbs-up to before skipping the ad! Niiiiiiiiiiiice!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thank you

[@bf0189]

As I get older and older I appreciate the Prophet more and more! Thanks for thes relaxing video and music! Dealing with tropical storm here in Florida and numbing myself with weed hoping to eventually sleep through this so this is perfect.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yes, it was a winning combination. Nice it's back. Sorry to hear about the storm. Hope nothing is damaged. 😬

[@jacksonueland]

Prophets are incredible, truly a one synth collection - all one would truly need

[@MacXpert74]

Great stuff! Nice to see you demoing the Prophet 10, and as to be expected you made the best demo of this synth yet! Sounds great!

[@LysetteLeePopTilUDrop]

I just got the Sequential Take 5, and am saving up for the Prophet 6. This Prophet 10 on your video is a sonic dream come to true. I cannot afford one, so I will just watch videos like yours and dream...

[@TonySway]

The sound @ 1:42 is incredible, great demo!!!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers. Yes, I've been finding lots of sounds and it's really flexible. Wonderful synth.

[@novakjovanovic7313]

Love this... I could hear warren g rapping in his casual laid back style over the intro beat..

[@GlenBerry]

I always lusted after the old two-keyboard version of the Prophet 10. NOW, I want a "hernia inducing" multitimbral Prophet 20, with two keyboards and twenty notes of polyphony! 😍

[@bluest1524]

Beautiful voice leading man! Thank you.

[@JoeyFTL]

I was just rewatching my fav videos by you wondering when you would come out with the next one What a way to return!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks very much.

[@geertvanschlanger8057]

I usched the original exschtenschively on Raidersch of the loscht asche.

[@nativeVS]

wasn't it Raidersch of sche loscht arsch?

[@wingflanagan]

I think so. IIRC, he also played it on ET - The Extra Testicle.

[@dionysiaex5538]

Do you not prefer through hole Geert?

[@chriswareham]

As well as the classic theme from dystopian sci-fi "The Sperminator" (tag line "I'll come again).

[@MrEggcake]

@@chriswareham "I'll bareback."

[@robappleby583]

I have no particular love for vintage nostalgia, but this synth sounds fantastic and is definitely one of the most beautiful electronic instruments ever built. But I'm very happy with my Rev2 🙂

[@uv77mc85]

I had a rev2. I can assure you the P5 is on another level. It amazes me every time I play it. I don't think there has been any polysynth that has bettered this design. Rev2 can do things this can't do but I don't think it captures the sound quality and the ease of programming is great. Rev2 takes 30m minutes to make a patch. P5 is pretty much instant.

[@armin0815]

That's a really nice sounding retro beast and a beauty as well!

[@AlexBallMusic]

I have to agree. :)

[@bonisdead]

Another video with some great tunes! Always love that you make songs for each review... really lets you hear it in context with everything, rather than hyper-focusing on just the instrument alone.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks. I do that because it's always about the music for me and that's how I like to hear synths myself.

[@theshyguy1580]

I wondered if you would get one of those! I'm glad they're making them again!

[@AlexBallMusic]

The Prophet and I always needed to be together.

[@narfsounds]

I got a Prophet 5 yesterday. What a beast! Thanks to your video, I'm discovering features I didn't know about. It was a bit of an impulse buy.

[@magicspiral]

Congrats Alex! Sequential linked this video on the Prophet 5 and 10 Product Pages! 🥳

[@michaelkonig530]

When the rerelease was announce, I wondered if you could resist the temptation. Congratulation on this awesome piece of hardware!

[@AlexBallMusic]

I could not resist.

[@Musik_Arbeiter]

Lucky! I'd love to pick up the Rev 4! I always liked the Prophet 5 🎹🎶

[@connerrolofson1585]

I do love the Prophet 10 Rev 4.

[@markpatrick4662]

What a stunning looking and fabulous sounding instrument. Would love one to accompany my Jupiter-6!

[@superserge]

Good time, Alex! It was bright, capacious, and very musical. And a stylish frame: the combination of colors in the frame pleases the eye. And your short haircut refreshes you well. Thank you😊

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks Serge. It's a really nice synth. 🙂

[@DavidLee07]

Glad you got one, Alex! I know that you'll put it through its paces in a way that shows off its capabilities in a very musical way. Look forward to you doing a programming video as there are tricks within that deceptively simple architecture. I'm excited for you, and excited for me that I'll get to watch and listen.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thank you David. Yes, that's absolutely right, it's simple on the face of it but there's so much mileage in those features. There's also an art to arranging _for_ Prophet which is another thing. It's very like arranging for guitar which is probably why I love it so much being a guitarist.

[@DavidLee07]

@@AlexBallMusic As a guitarist myself, I agree--to the extent that my hands-on experience is with my modded Prophet 600 rather than a "real" P5. (Although my Gligli 600 has Prophet 5 knobs and is quite proud of itself for how close it can get to an original P5 on many sounds.)

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yeah, did a video with a GliGli Prophet~600. Was really great with the update. Was tempted to buy one but glad I held off as this happened.

[@DavidLee07]

@@AlexBallMusic Yep, your video was a selling point for me before I got mine (and then added pan mod and a new keyboard, both of which really boost it although it's a bit like modding out an economy car).

[@tonyjackson5261]

Absolutely great video. The big bad Prophet is back baby! I know it cost a fortune. Dave don't be playing with those prices.

[@mvoproject]

Oh, thank you for the cool video and excellent demo songs! Fantastic synth with a beautiful sound!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks!

[@christofferainek]

Congrats 🍾 - really looking forward to hearing more of this beast 👌

[@antgeeze7129]

Opening groove is gorgeous

[@kyleplatz6295]

Man, your little compositions in this are really great! Best showcase I've seen of the Prophet on youtube thusfar.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks Kyle.

[@bborkzilla]

I'm glad they kept the look of the old Schadow momentary buttons. I liked the look of them so much on the 1970/80's Prophet 5 that I designed them into a product I worked on in 1990.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yeah, they're cool are they. Which product did you use them for?

[@lucasc5622]

those boxy buttons are so cool. i’m also interested to see where you used them. they’re going to find themselves on a synth i’m working on

[@bborkzilla]

@@AlexBallMusic It was for a controller used for measuring propagation on the short wave radio bands. The entire production run was for 20 of them. Unfortunately all the pictures and archival stuff has been lost since then. Except for the push buttons, it looked nothing at all like a musical instrument! More like a black sheet metal box designed to live its life out in a rack.

[@synthartist69]

OMG Alex! That sound and chord progression at 5:58... amazing!

[@studentsmusic]

wow...such fun for a pro musician to watch somebody who is not just doig techtalk, but uses the instrument as a skilled keyboarder and arranger. Super demo and encouraging to buy a p10. Thanks!

[@echoloch500]

Nice informative video. I can't wait for mine to be delivered. Also, love that glidey bell top right 0:14

[@DeusExAurum]

Alex, you have an insane talent to get the most beautiful sounds out of synths. Loved those demos

[@ken952gtr]

That opening jam you did is great! Reminiscent of early Prince. The sound at 5:58 is gold also

[@geckorider]

the first song from any synth review video i've actually liked. you have actual talent for writing music.

[@garryvee]

Alex, I just saw this video linked on the Sequential site. Excellent technical description and commentary as usual!

[@rodrigolemosdj]

Simply magical. All songs you made ❤

[@von_Apa]

A wonderful video! Maybe I can call it my own christmas present!

[@chrisbran6739]

A wonderful demo, Alex !

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks

[@litemakr]

Great demo and glad you used tasteful effects to show how it really sounds in a record. And it sounds great.

[@thedonal]

Great video- nice concise run through the features (we don't always need each wave on every octave in a synth demo!!). I'm deeply jealous, of course- but still very happy with my Prophet '08 after 08 years...

[@whatistau]

I dont know how you EQ your videos but everything sounds amazing! You are my fav. music channel by the way. Long live!

[@Chevytravelleruk]

Wow!... another amazing video Alex..

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I’ve often regretted that the late Dave Smith (despite having worked with Tom Oberheim on the OB-6) was not so quick to acknowledge the genetic tie between the Four Voice and the Prophet 5. Mr. Smith’s innovation with the microprocessor might’ve predated the launch of Oberheim Electronics, but it’s always worth noting that the architecture itself was rooted in the SEM models, since Tom is the one who pioneered the implementation of the reduced-size monophonic voices to achieve polyphony. Only the late Herbert Deutsch (musician, composer, professor and co-inventor of the original Moog modular) appears to have explained that connection (in the 1985 edition of his textbook Syntgesis). It might be thick of me, but I half expected to hear the DrunTraks during the different tunes you created with this beauty.

[@pjsretrogamesmusicandwrass5795]

I love the sustain ...

[@deantiquisetnovis]

I own a DSI Prophet P08, a Sequential Prophet REV 2 and a Prophet 600. I am debating (usualy lose the debate to GAS) whether I need a Prophet 5 or not. 🤣

[@Art-zs6sl]

Very cool. All preppy, with a popped collar and mink coat. It's clean and furry at the same time! 80's fans unite.

[@RoccoPezzin]

Amazing!

[@baconfister]

Proper mad synth offering from Dave Smith!!! Although I never played the Prophet 10, I did have a Rev.2 Prophet, so experiencing this video brought me nostalgically back to when it was in my hands from 1990 - 1994 (I was a complete dumbass and sold it for the $300 I paid for it!). Unmistakable sound, with really long timbres and such. Great to know the new Prophet 5/10 have proper keyboards… I got really good at soldering with my Prophet 5, as every week I was replacing a keyboard trigger wire (I only ever had 6 screws holding the case onto it for quick access!). For sure I am going to save up (drink less beer, LOL!!!) for either the 5 or the 10.

[@rapfreak7797]

Great video as always. Hope to see more of that S2400.

[@PantaFlux]

They really nailed the sound of U-he's Repro-5 with this device.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Haha. Just re-read that. Repro is fantastic, I have it.

[@PantaFlux]

@@AlexBallMusic Yeah, that’s the Prophet I could afford. :)

[@st0rmchild]

Repro-5 is awesome.

[@mbrombert]

Another brilliant video. This is the first synth to come out which I really REALLY want. It sounds amazing but my goodness, it looks so damn good.

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

A classic and so much a keyboard that I always wanted but could never afford way back when. But now maybe one day along with a replacement Minimoog and a Fender Rhodes. (old school) Thank you for showing this wonderful re-released instrument off.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Nice there's a new Prophet, Minimoog, 2600, Odyssey and MS-20 available. We just need a Jupiter-8, CS-80 and Oberheim Eight Voice and we're sorted. 😉

[@NickHchaos]

@@AlexBallMusic best new minimoog is the one you can build from AJH synth modules, and better than most of the original due to choosing the sweetest sound version of the Model D

[@danieldelphi]

The intro is proof you only need one synth to make a fire beat

[@leepshin]

I couldn't ever hope to afford to buy a prophet 5 back in the day and I sure as hell couldn't afford one today let alone this prophet 10 beast.

[@paulspivey6799]

The Prophet 5 is so majestic.

[@justinb9387]

im real pleased for you getting one - mmm i would kind of like it to be mine but hey - real happy to see you with it :-) it sounds really good - making some super sounds there - sounds really metalic , in a nice way.

[@jason3898]

I try so hard not to fall down the hardware rabbit hole. Videos like this make it really hard to not take the leap...

[@benanderson89]

I've had my P5 on order since the 21st of October. I can't wait for it to finally land in the UK. I've made a special corner for it in my little studio and everything.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Ah great. You'll love it. I cleared a space and funded it by selling some stuff.

[@benanderson89]

@@AlexBallMusic Only reason I can afford this myself is purely down to good timing. My final car payment December 1st and Music Mattered offered 0%. Merry-bloody-Christmas to me! First order of business shall be Italo Disco bass and brass. Neighbours will think I just bought a stack of Patrick Cowley records.

[@Lagspike99]

What a feeling that must be to see the little corner ready for the beast!

[@benanderson89]

@@Lagspike99 It's actually aggravating! My study doubles as my studio, so all-day every-day working from home in these current times means I'm staring at an empty stand all day!

[@melissad9583]

Stellar!! Can't wait for more on this synth.

[@ihaveasticknmyi]

I'm also a Vintage Knob.

[@AlexBallMusic]

I was going to make that very joke but thought it was too British for an international audience.

[@PocketUnv]

Absolutely gorgeous instrument that, congratulations mate!

[@Ciudadana_Cero]

That closing track is great!

[@nofretzDW]

Awesome! Congrats Alex. Can’t wait for the comparisons!

[@MatteaMazzella]

now that’s how you start a video!! way to go man

[@greatheightsu]

All the jams were sick, but that second one was just beautiful for me! Had to play it a couple times.

[@greatheightsu]

@Luke you got it 👍

[@dervishcapkiner6679]

Seriously rich sounds from this beast - Great stuff Alex!

[@marcusholder495]

May Yahweh bless you and the cool video

[@lefttoe6969]

I simply love your stuff Alex. Period.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks!

[@ThePickledOnions]

Sounds fantastic

[@makes_synth_to_me9025]

That outro track is very "Book of Love" ish. Awesome!

[@kerzwhile]

So jealous! Congrats Buddy! 😉

[@AlexBallMusic]

I'm jealous of me too.

[@MachineCityAudio]

I was hoping you did a video for this, Sounds great !!!!

[@glenesis]

Dave Smith is a very nice guy, who occasionally has some really great ideas, like this one. The sounds from this thing tickle my space glands. Congrats on this fine acquisition bro!

[@airsickgrove]

My first synth was a 14 year old partially functional Prophet ~5 rev 3.2 later upgraded to 3.3 when it was fully restored ( build date was in 83' & I got it early fall of 97' ) miss it so Much! But this is so nice now I can forget getting one on ebay for 10,000 u.s. dollars and only have to pay under 4k for a brand new one... looks weird in the back without the heat sink.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Nice to have owned an original. I'm guessing they were quite affordable in 1997?

[@airsickgrove]

@@AlexBallMusic it was $1,100... so I would definitely say so. The massive sounds that thing made still give me chills.

[@PaulBoos]

Def on my radar to save up for... You really showed off what this synth can do Alex.

[@SkyP1e]

I was in a band for like two months in which the lead singer had a broken Prophet that he wanted me to use if I could fix. Turned out to be something really simple, I think it was a blown fuse. I got to use it for those two months and it was a lovely instrument to say the least.

[@martinlubitz3171]

As always a great video, sounds amazing🔥🔥🔥

[@starsky101]

Who’s a lucky lad to get his hands on a Prophet 10 ! I reckon this beast will feature highly in the next album ?

[@AlexBallMusic]

For sure. :)

[@FretteF]

Excellente présentation, concise et efficace. Merci :-)

[@nativeVS]

Thank you Alex and looking forward to what is to come (also enjoying the tease of the S2400). One thing that would have been worthwhile mentioning is that the filter revision switch also changes the envelopes from being modeled after the SSM or CEM, which in my opinion makes quite a noticable difference for Brassy envelopes.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Ah, thank you. Didn't realise that. I know the envelopes and LFO are digitally generated. I guess that's why that's possible to do with the push of a button.

[@PatrickRosenbalm]

Impressive instrument and demo!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks

[@TeeBee303]

I soooo wish I had one.. A beautiful beast. One day, one day.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Will be easier to find in the long run now that they've been reissued. Hopefully you'll get one soon.

[@fg37]

Alex I love your videos, and tbh I have wanted a Prophet for like 3 years, though I don't have a soul to sell lol

[@amonster8mymother]

Wah way wah whee wah!

[@tombacon7897]

keen luv!